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How much do you pay Dez Bryant?

In 2013 Dez Bryant was 13th in the NFL in receiving yards, yet he was 2nd among receivers with touchdowns.

Calvin Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald make 16 million a year, but I think it would be really difficult for Dez to command that much. If he holds out for that type of money, I would franchise him, and then trade him.

What I think is much more reasonable is that 10-12 million range, which I think is legit compensation for Dez, but also doesn't break the bank for the Cowboys.

And I think you need to sign him for at least 6-7 years, so we're talking about a max 84 million dollar contract. Maybe a 15 million dollar signing bonus. Maybe 25 million guaranteed.

I think Dez is one of the only players on our team with actual trade value. I don't think we should jump into a bad contract, but I think we can pay him whatever and not necessarily be afraid to trade or release him.

One of the beauties of rebuilding your team is that generally you shouldn't be too afraid of dead money, especially with big money players. It's when you have a lot of high value players who are all underperforming... that is when you need to start worrying.

At this point I think we can get away with not resigning guys like Bruce Carter and Morris Claiborne, but we are going to need to draft well in the next couple years to keep in a healthy cap situation.

No receiver on this offense scares anyone except for Dez. He is a huge part of what success they do have. You let him go, might as well close up shop with that bad defense we have. His presence alone lets the offense compete.

I would go for a 6 year deal for 70 million with around 32 mill guaranteed. I hope Jerry doesn't make him the highest paid WR at that time like he did with Romo. Dez already has some back concerns like Tony did, albeit not as bad so far.

He will get top 3 $$ at his position. Cost of doing business at that position and he is arguably in the top 5. Couple that with Jerry's method of pouring premium resource into that position and you get top 3 money.

I am more concerned with back issues that seem to keep coming up for Dez. Dallas has been burned several times with that injury so I would use your own medical people then hire 3rd party medical group and do exhaustive evaluation on his back before locking in for what will be a big contract.

He will probably get between 9-11 mill a year. He doesn't want to go anywhere and his endorsement deals should start coming in and paying good money. I believe Dez is the kind if athlete that plays for the love of the game but also understands the business side of things. I think he gives us a hometown discount because if his love for this team and JJ. He is so emotionally invested in this team.